JDM-UA5

hey guys wats up ,I been searching the 99-03 tl threads and have found that nobody has convered the 99-01 tl front end to the newer 02-03 front so i have been doing my homework and so far know that i need
02-03 TL
Hood,Fenders,Bumper Cover,Headlights and Grill what i dont know if i have to change the bumper and if i can use the black housing 03 CL-S Head Lights let me know k thaxs

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

it been done before.
not sure on the bumper, and u cant use the cl lights bc its a diff shape. u also need the bulk head and a few minor plastic pieces.

friesm2000

iTrader: (4)

yes the bumper you have too, look at the liitle half moon below the high beam




but you might even need the actual bumper and stuff depending on how it is actually attached, and yeah there are members on here that have done it, i think one of them has a red tl with a WW front lip on it, just can't think of his name

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

just get a spare set of headlights, before you start the work on swapping out all the parts for the front, work on the headlights to your liking...

imo, since your car is white, i'd just clear it.

JDM-UA5

thaxs guys i app the input

hANDYcaptd

iTrader: (5)

I remember something about the frame having to be modified to fit the 02-03 bumper cover.

Didn't FiftyFive do this?

fsttyms1

I think the bumper beam needed to be moved, and you have to modify the hood latch brace

JterrorC

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damn i would love to do this.....anytime i ever came close to an accident....or i see somone do somtin that almost hits my front i think of it....(is this wrong) lol..idk...but the 2nd 2nd gen jus looks alot more aggresive...not to mention light output is better..rite?...since we (99-01) have that fugly lamp

kyamcg

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I thought I've seen a write-up about someone doing this before, because I was wondering about doing it as well.

I think they said that it would just be easier and more cost effective to sell your current one and buy an 02-03. But you never know.

This would be a sweet cosmetic upgrade for the 99-01s, along with some 02-03 tails too.

Jterrorc; I bet your insurance would pay to have the new front put on if your front was bashed up, as long as you pay the difference in the cost of the parts, and can find someone to do it for you. We had an 06 rear end put on our 03 accord coupe after a wreck, but that was also an easier switch-out.

JDM-UA5

it sounds like i need to get a 02-03 bumper and the supports i think i am going to talk to the acura body shop here in fort pierce where i live when i do start the conversion i will take pixs ans do a full diy write up for you guys k

DaveS221

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hahahahaha omann im so glad im not the only 1

JDM-UA5

i started to do the math and it does not look like to much money but i didnt count the paint though

friesm2000

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if you can get parts off a wrecked car then proably not too bad, but if you went all new, it would proably be kinda expensive

JDM-UA5

speaking of headlights who on this site does the black out work ????

friesm2000

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most people do it themselves, or get a friend to help them do it

JDM-UA5

yea if there is anybody that does it on the site i will pay them when i buy my 02-03 lights

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

or JnC

JterrorC

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99AcuraTL03

haha i just had to say i love your sig^

TLin401

This has been done a few times.

There are 2 active members on here as well.

There is a member from NYC with a WDP that has done it and also a FPR from CT that has done it.

Sorry guys I can't remember your usernames ATM.

bigeshorte45

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with all the effort and work required... i would just save up for another car or use the money on a good looking drop + rims

kyamcg

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Here's a recent thread about it... https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/blacking-out-headlights-754955/

I say we peer pressure someone into doing this and making a price list (with and without paint).

JDM-UA5

you know for s##t and gigs i am goin to see if i can get the 02-03 bumper cover to fit on the 99-01 front end for now got a friend who can get the parts really really cheap

friesm2000

iTrader: (4)

so do it already , every body is waiting on you

JDM-UA5

yea i want to see it to i am going to start get the parts soon but first thing is first goin to address the trans problem going to start getting the parts for that lost my damn job so things are hard right now

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

it wont fit. dont waste ur time and money unless ur going to go all the way.
02-03 has the grill on the bumper, 99-01 has it on the hood. thier is first big problem, and the grills are two diff sizes. headlights are completely diff design. hood latch is completely different.

JDM-UA5

oh i know the parts are different i am going all the way what i mean is i goin to see if i am goin to need to change the front bumper support and he got connections with junk yards and gets parts for me dirt cheap oh btw i heard that the hood latch on the 99-01 front end has to be mod to work with the 02-03 front end is this true sence you own a 02 tl ???

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

u might need a new hood latch, but still think u can use the same cable. the bumper (not cover) is like $80 new. front bumper cover is $106, primered and taxed (body shop discount ftw) its not oem, its new aftermarket, still does the same job.